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Musee Mechanique, San Francisco, United States
Today’s gamers may play XBox live, but the roots of all video gaming come from mechanical games — exactly like the ones in Musee Mechanique (Mechanical Museum) on Pier 45 along Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. [Read More]
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, United States
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest such museums in the world — its collection spans 35,000 artifacts and 14 acres of hands-on exhibits. [Read More]
Brunel Museum and Thames Tunnel, London, United Kingdom
The Thames Tunnel was something of an engineering landmark when it was completed, akin to the Channel Tunnel yet constructed 150 years earlier. [Read More]
Clockmakers’ Museum, London, United Kingdom
The Clockmakers’ Museum is the oldest dedicated museum of clocks and watches in the world and has been open to the public since 1874. [Read More]
Hunterian Museum, London, United Kingdom
Operated by the Royal College of Surgeons, the Hunterian Museum gives a rare insight into the history and intricacies of the profession of surgery. [Read More]
London Transport Museum, London, United Kingdom
The London Transport Museum is an absolute must for transport geeks — it tells the story of London’s public transport system, one of the oldest in the world. [Read More]
St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
St Bartholomew’s is the oldest hospital in Britain and traces its roots back to 1123. [Read More]
Design Museum, London, United Kingdom
The Design Museum plays host to temporary exhibitions comprised of items from its 2000-strong collection of contemporary and 20th century design. [Read More]
Museum of London Docklands, London, United Kingdom
The Museum of London Docklands tells the story of London’s development through trade, migration and commerce. [Read More]
Grant Museum of Zoology, London, United Kingdom
The Grant Museum is the only remaining university-affiliated zoological museum in the United Kingdom and as an alternative to the packed Natural History Museum, it’s a real gem. [Read More]
